Tender

Sizewell C - Desalination Plant Installation and Services

IDE WATER TECHNOLOGIES LTD, DC DWEK CORPORATE FINANCE LTD

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Tender

26 Sep 2024 at 08:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

IDE Water Technologies Ltd and DC Dwek Corporate Finance Ltd are overseeing the tender for the installation and services of a sea water reverse osmosis desalination plant for Sizewell C in Suffolk, East of England. The procurement, valued at approximately £50 million, is categorised under "Water desalination services" and is currently in the tender stage. The project timeline includes critical deadlines, with responses required by October 2024 and a contract start date of 29th November 2024. The plant's availability is expected by October 2025, with project completion anticipated by January 2026. Local UK contractors are encouraged to participate, aligning with the social value goals set by the Sizewell C project and supported by the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce. Details can be found on the CompeteFor platform with the tender period ending on 8th November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering, as well as those experienced in large-scale infrastructure projects. The requirement includes extensive pumping, reverse osmosis equipment, and compliance with the UK's Drinking Water Inspectorate regulations. The project necessitates UK-based contractors for the site's preparation and equipment assembly, providing an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in a high-profile project, particularly those with a focus on engineering and compliance with UK standards. Businesses with robust experience in complex construction and mechanical projects will be well-suited to compete for this tender, which not only offers substantial financial gain but also the potential for future partnerships in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sizewell C - Desalination Plant Installation and Services

Notice Description

1. Sizewell C needs a sea water reverse osmosis desalination plant during the construction and initial production phase of the Sizewell C nuclear facility in Suffolk. 2. IDE Technologies and DC Dwek Corporate Finance partnered for the desalination project. IDE is one of the leading desalination and water treatment companies in the world and has a strong international track record of desalination plant delivery. 3. The maximum capacity of drinking water required is 5,000 m3 per day with a maximum intake of 13,300 m3/day for a 15-year period. The plant needs to be constructed to a 25-year life. 4. All the desalination equipment will be supplied from Europe and assembled onsite. 1st and 2nd pass membrane skids with all the key desalination equipment will include: a. Extensive pumping requirements and redundancy including high pressure pumps, dosing pumps, backwash pumps, limestone feed pumps, potable water and transfer pumps. b. Pressure vessels and reverse osmosis membranes. c Detailed pre and post treatment requirements including de-gritting, flocculation, dual membrane filters, limestone etc. 5. We will require UK based Civil and Mechanical & Electrical contractors to prepare the site and to connect the skids to the electric control rooms and to the necessary pipework. 6. All the post RO membrane water related equipment supplies need to comply with Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) UK water regulation 31. This includes: a Piping b Tanks c. Valves 7. All electrical works will be required to UK standards. The two containerised electric rooms will need to be supplied to interconnect with the skids and control the plant. The MEICA contractor will interconnect as required. 8. The infrastructure is critical for Sizewell and there is a 16-month timeline for the project with plant availability expected from October 2025 and project completion by January 2026. 9. We are committed to offering the opportunity to local contractors and suppliers to meet the Sizewell C local content and social value goals of the wider project. Support is offered to local suppliers by The Suffolk Chamber of Commerce. 10. Interested parties are to register on the CompeteFor platform. https://www.competefor.com/sizewellc/ ). There is a summary of the requirements for each activity and a full package of information (including equipment requirements complying with DWI 31) available following the signing of an NDA. 11. Due to the short time scales, pricing responses will be required during October 2024. See summaries for details. 12. Further information available directly from David Dwek (david@dcdwek.com), Gabi Verberne (gabiv@ide-tech.com) and Hanna Yael Gabay (HannaG@ide-tech.com). Additional information: See attachments

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/338dfe0d-7f13-4a0a-aba4-f9758616f42f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65122000 - Water desalination services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Nov 2024 - 30 Jan 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IDE WATER TECHNOLOGIES LTD, DC DWEK CORPORATE FINANCE LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1B 5TB
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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